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Workshop description: Introduction to IBM BladeCenter Hardware

  
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Audience
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Workshop code ITC101 Skill level Intermediate
Duration 1 day Delivery type Classroom (Hands-on labs)
Workshop type Public or Private on-site    
Public price USD $495 plus tax    

The workshop includes detailed information on how to install and set up an IBM BladeCenter chassis and its associated blade servers. We will cover the architecture involved within the chassis; the components that are available as options; installation requirements and procedures for updating the components within the chassis. This includes the step by step details on what updates are required

Audience

This is a workshop for administrators, support specialists, service technicians, IBM Business Partners, consultants, and individuals, who want to learn how to install, administer, and support either System i integration with BladeCenter via iSCSI or running i5/OS on a POWER blade server.

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Prerequisites

You should:

  • Understand basic Local Area Network (LAN) and configuration concepts
  • Understand basic server hardware and firmware concepts
  • Know how to use the Windows browser interface
  • Have general Linux/AIX knowledge (helpful, but not required)
  • Have general System i knowledge (helpful, but not required)
  • Have System i integration knowledge (helpful, but not required)


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Skills taught
  • Installing and updating an IBM BladeCenter chassis and its associated components.
  • Understanding the BladeCenter architecture within the chassis.
  • Understanding the order process for the chassis and the blade servers.
  • Understanding two blade solutions related to the i5/OS: System i integration with BladeCenter via iSCSI and running i5/OS on a POWER blade server.
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Workshop outline
  • BladeCenter components and architecture
  • The order process
  • Set up and configuration procedures
  • Update procedures
  • BladeCenter Solutions related to i5/OS
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